Jeffrey Smith, FSA CED, said temperatures last week regulated slightly to more seasonable levels throughout Coosa, Elmore, and Tallapoosa Counties.

William Rogers, FSA PT, confirmed corn was still being planted in Lawrence County, and the crop was in fair to good condition. Corn planting was behind schedule, reported Key.

Don Moore, Director of the Alabama Experiment Station, reported most cotton producers in Autauga County were waiting for warmer and drier weather before putting valuable seed into the ground.

Jim Todd, ACES CEC, confirmed peanut planting should start by the end of next week in Mobile County. Marie Headley, FSA CED, confirmed more rains were expected this week, which will delay ground preparations for spring seeded crops in Bibb and Perry County.

James Jones, Jr., ACES CEC, reported corn planting was complete in Henry County, and some producers have started planting cotton.

Rogers stated wheat conditions were very good; cattle and pastures were improving due to warmer weather.

Henry Dorough, ACES REA, said pastures were showing growth due to warmer weather and plenty of moisture early in the week throughout Blount, Calhoun, Jefferson, Marshall and St. Clair counties. However, cool weather towards the end of the week threatened some new growth as temperatures dropped into the mid-30’s Friday and Saturday night.